Sony Challenges Microsoft in Cloud Gaming with PlayStation Portal Update
Sony has escalated its rivalry with Microsoft in the cloud gaming arena by enabling PlayStation Portal users to stream games without owning a PS5. The feature, previously tested via PlayStation Plus catalogs, marks a strategic shift toward device-agnostic gameplay.
The MOVE directly counters Microsoft's ambition to transform all devices into Xbox platforms. It follows the launch of handheld gaming PCs like the ROG Ally, signaling intensifying competition in portable gaming—a market Nintendo continues to dominate with its Switch franchise.
Sony shares edged upward following the announcement, reflecting investor Optimism about the company's cloud gaming strategy. The update effectively decouples the Portal from console dependency, addressing a key limitation of its Remote Play functionality.